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JST	02-08-2022 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by John V (Post 583224)

The is and all later 135s are N55, though, right? Only the early cars and the 1M have the N54?

135is was N55, yes.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...d-test-review/

335is stuck with the N54 when the rest of the 335s transitioned to the N55.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...-coupe-review/

SCA	02-08-2022 08:48 AM

My 0.02, The N54 & N55 both have their documented issues. Behind the wheel the average consumer will not notice a difference between the two other than when needing major repairs.

Josh (PA)

02-08-2022 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA (Post 583227)

My 0.02, The N54 & N55 both have their documented issues. Behind the wheel the average consumer will not notice a difference between the two other than when needing major repairs.

unless youre a tuner, then the n54 has a lot more upside (and associated downside).

The 1er is a great platform... JV have you ever spent any time with one?

John V

02-08-2022 09:01 AM

I have driven exactly one 135i and one 128i. The 128i was fine and would make an OK daily driver if I could stand looking at it (I can't). It drove not unlike an E46. The 135 embodied everything I hate about modern BMWs. Rubber-band power delivery, soggy suspension, and no limited slip translated into a really clumsy car on the road.

wdc330i

02-08-2022 09:04 AM

Did the is get an lsd?

John V

02-08-2022 09:12 AM

Nope.

Nick M3

02-08-2022 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JST (Post 583226)

Lame.

SCA	02-08-2022 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA) (Post 583228)

unless youre a tuner, then the n54 has a lot more upside (and associated downside).

Exactly…

Josh (PA)

02-08-2022 12:09 PM

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2013-bmw-135is-25/

There is one for sale on BAT right now as well. Lots of positive comments

SCA	02-08-2022 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh (PA) (Post 583236)

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2013-bmw-135is-25/

There is one for sale on BAT right now as well. Lots of positive comments

The black paint and price = :ack:

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